John Vincent Thomson, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center.
John was born October 30, 1947 in Cedar Rapids, to Murl H and Marie J. Thomson. He was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, Iowa. John was passionate about continuing his education and loved to read. John graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude from Missouri State University in 1990 with dual Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Industrial Management and the other in Psychology. John received numerous degrees throughout his life.
Survivors include one daughter, Heather Victoria Thomson, Waterloo, Iowa; one son, Seth Thomson Bellingham, WA; three grandchildren, Drew, Jaedon, and Kenzie; one great-grandchild, Lily; one sister JoAnn Stoner, of Mount Vernon, Iowa; one brother Robert Thomson, Springfield, MO; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Murl and Marie “Jo” Thomson; and one brother, Gary Thomson.
A memorial service for John will be held at a later date.
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